Sunday, December 23, 2012

Smile with me

There are a million things I should be doing right now, including feeding the family dinner. But I put it all on hold to share these sweet photos with you all.

Can you guess who is in here?

Yes, that's right! :)

The doll bed belongs to the girls, and Miriam came up with the idea of rolling baby Stephen around the house in.

He plays along nicely, and smiles at all her doting attention.

Yesterday, the girls decided to change the mobile out for a (non-breakable) Christmas tree ornament.

Some people worry that with a large family, the children are not getting the attention they need. I find quite the opposite is true. They may not have my undivided attention all day long, but there is always a sibling to dote on, play with, or love on.

You are SO RIGHT about that! It seems my 4th baby is being kissed and played with every moment she is awake. One of the greatest gifts I can give my children is each other. Yesterday the great granddaughter of my neighbor came over to bring my children some little Christmas treats. She grew up in a Christian no-t.v, homeschooling large family and I asked her what the best part of it all growing up was and right away her eyes lit up and said "We always had someone to play with, it was SO much fun!"

"Some people worry that with a large family, the children are not getting the attention they need. I find quite the opposite is true"

I so agree with you! My 6th is in danger of becoming very spoiled because someone is always ready to drop whatever they are doing and give her anything she wants. I have actually had to put the brakes on it and my older ones are appalled; "But Moooommmmm, she's crying!"

That baby (she's 3) thinks the world revolves around her and will be in a world of trouble someday if I don't put a stop to it!

I love your pictures, your girls are soooo pretty. Some people think that just because you have values and you raise your children properly, they just stand lined up the whole day like children in North Korea or something. People can't imagine that happiness and proper childraising can actually be combined, lol. Oh, as to your present, the barks looked better than expensive handmade branded barks, and those spa soaps look very inviting. Lavender and eucalyptus, sounds lovely. I love both of them. Yes, sky is the limit with the oils and scents. I suggest lemon grass and orange peel too. MMMM. Happy holidays.

About Me

I am the wife of a hard-working pastor and a stay-at-home Mom to our nine wonderful kids - Solomon (16), Isaac (15), John (13), Miriam (10), Rebecca (9), Anna (7), Stephen (5), Boaz (3), and Chloe (1).
We spend our days learning, working, playing, and putting out all kinds of fires as we serve our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Read all about the good, the bad, and the ugly days right here on my blog.

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Solomon (16)

Typical firstborn. Very intelligent and logical. Loves to talk. Likes for things to be "right" and organized. Very honest and fair. Exceptional musical talent. Great helper with younger siblings. Very kind and loving.

Isaac (14)

Loves anything to do with being outdoors: riding bikes, hiking, camping, caring for animals, exploring, horseback riding, etc. Very reliable and polite. My "Mr. Fix-It" man. Never ever complains. Tough, but has a very tender heart. Devours books at incredible speed.

John (13)

Our quirky child. Funny and artistic. Precocious and empathetic. Loving older brother to his younger siblings. A bit of daredevil.

Miriam (10)

Beautiful and sweet. Kind and mothering with her younger siblings. Loves being by my side 24/7. My big helper. Has a great sense of style.

Rebecca (9)

Full of energy. Smart and mischievous in a very loveable way. Very tidy. Loves to help with anything she can. Dotes on her younger siblings. Daddy's girl, bookworm.

Anna (7)

Sweet girly girl. Loves pretend playing with her siblings and her dollies. Wants to be a big girl like her sisters. Tenderhearted.

Stephen (5)

Full of energy. Loves to climb onto anything. Wild and rambunctious. All boy, and always happy. A smaller version of his dad, with whom he shares his name and birthday.

Boaz (3)

This little guy is an extra special blessing after a complicated twin pregnancy. Mellow and easy-going. Chatterbox. Smart cookie with a heart of gold.

Chloe (1)

Currently the youngest member of our family. A precious little doll that brightens all of our lives. Smiles, coos, gives kisses, and brings joy every day.